Pauley, Kimberly Cat Girl’s Day Off 336
pgs. Tu Books, 2012.
$14.82. (Rating: Sexual: PG, Language:
PG (1b), Violence: G).
Natalie isn't quite as supernaturally talented as her family –in fact she is kind of embarrassed
about her only skill –talking to cats. Its mostly a secret, so for the most part her life is pretty
normal. Her best friends Melly and Oscar are a bit star struck by a new movie
being filmed at their school. Natalie keeps her cool until she is drawn into a
complex mess of magic by a cat in a vile predicament.
Finally a book who
presents a very normal and average magical child, even her power is offbeat.
(Versus my most hated literary cliché of the super special, super beautiful,
super unique magical child). This was a goofy light-hearted fun high school
adventure with lots of personality. Students are sure to relate to Natalie and
her friends. (Note: Oscar is gay –lots of mild boy crush talk.)
MS, HS –ADVISABLE
Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary Librarian & Author.
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